2005 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- 93
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 93 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- wheel well · 72 records
- passenger side · 46 records
- rear wheel · 33 records
- rear passenger · 26 records
- right rear · 23 records
- completely rusted · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Wheels
While driving over rail road tracks a loud thud was heard in the right rear wheel well. The first assumption was the tire blew, but upon inspection the tire was fine. The vehicle was driven for a few more days and the thud would continue to be heard getting worse and worse, especially when hitting bumps. The vehicle was taken to a goodyear auto service center where i was informed that the right rear wheel well was…
ODI 10588227
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Right rear wheel house is rusted so bad the shock is about to come loose and cause loss of control or could rub the tire and cause it to rupture. I have been advised by a mechanic that it is unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10576457
Suspension · Wheels
As i sit here and read all these reports on ford escape passenger side rear wheel well issues, i wonder how long or what is it going to take for ford to realize this is a major safety problem which needs taken care of. *tr
ODI 10593976
Wheels
My wife was driving our 2005 ford escape home from work and noticed a loud thumping sound when she would go over a bump on the road. It continued for a few days and she told me about it and after checking the back passenger side wheel area i saw that the metal molding holding the shock absorber had rusted out and the shock absorber was not being braced which was causing the thump. I had it checked at an auto repair…
ODI 10588351
Suspension · Wheels
I was hearing a bad clunking noise from the back so i took it to a certified mechanic and he looked and said he has never seen anything like it my entire wheel well is rusted through - he wont even touch it - he said it is extremely unsafe and told me its gotta be a recall being that its an 05 because vehicles aren't made to rust like that - so i call ford and they say "nothing we can do for you and your complaint…
ODI 10574373
Suspension · Wheels
The right/passenger rear wheel well has become so corroded with rust that the shock has come free from the metal, and slamming hard. The state of the metal reminds me of a butterfinger candy bar, that flakes off in layers. I have read many reports in the last couple days about similar situations as this, all with the right rear wheel well. The left/driver rear side has no similar rusting, nor do the front wheel…
ODI 10573521
Underbody Shields · Wheels
Driving along over minor bump in road when loud bang occurred on right rear side of vehicle. Looked and found right rear wheel well rusted out completely near shock tower. Noise is so loud sounds like it is coming into the interior of vehicle. Took to collision shop and they told me to fix it will be approximately $1000 to start but may be higher when actually investigated. Parts at ford are on back order so…
ODI 10578620
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Rear passenger side inner wheel liner completely rusted out. Upper end of shock no longer attached to body of vehicle. *js
ODI 10585231
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Original owner of a garage kept, 2005 ford escape with 105k miles. I noticed a loud banging sound coming from the right rear wheel well which was very loud inside the car. I had the service tech replacing the tires on my other ford vehicle take a look and he said the wheel well was rusting away and the shock mount was falling away from the frame of the car. This is a serious and dangerous hazard which needs to be…
ODI 10575369
Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
I have an 05 escape that has severe rust damage to the right rear wheel well. There is so much damage from the rust that the shocks are no longer attached and continually ram into the interior panels. All other wheel wells are in great condition. From what i have read this is an extremely common problem (so much so that there is a facebook group and a message board on ford forums) the models effected ford models…
ODI 10566101
Body · Suspension · Wheels
On 2/20/14 i was traveling 65 mph on state route 219 in boston, ny, when a loud banging noise suddenly began to occur in the rear of my vehicle. This noise scared me and forced me to pull over on the shoulder of the expressway to inspect the rear area of my vehicle (while traffic continued at 65 mph). I could not see anything at that time so i slowly and cautiously drove my vehicle home. Upon further inspection, my…
ODI 10565868
Suspension · Wheels
I was driving and i heard this loud banging. I looked at my wheel well and it was all rusted out and my shock is coming up now through my rear panel. I have looked at all the wheel wells and the other are not rusted at all but this one is. It is unsafe to drive it now because when up to speed and you hit a bump the all rear end pulls sometimes almost into another lane. *tr
ODI 10577955
Wheels
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side wheel well completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired or driven due to potential safety issues. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Js
ODI 10573036
Body · Wheels
While driving, i hit a pot hole that caused my right rear strut tower to break through the inside of my vehicle, rendering it undrivable. My collision repair man has informed me that the pot hole was not the only culprit and that the wheel well was so rotted and rusted that it compromised the structural integrity of that area of the vehicle, and had the area not been rusted, the pot hole would not have caused the…
ODI 10566639
Suspension · Wheels
The right passenger rear wheel well rusted out. Noticed a thumping sound driving at 35mph. Took everything out of the back and tested further. Still noticed the sound at different speeds and road conditions. A few days later noticed the rear wheel rusted out and the shock had detached. Stopped at liberty ford, brunswick, oh and they did not even examine it. Service area said they have never heard of this. Called…
ODI 10575781
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who advised that the rear passenger side wheel was corroded. As a result, the housing and rear shocks were corroded and separated from the wheel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10562742
Suspension · Wheels
I heard a sound in the rear which was like the metal touching. My boyfriend said it sounded like the shocks going. I took to the garage to have inspected and they refused to and showed me the inner wheel wells. They were rusted on both rear sides. The vehicle body was separated. I took it to an auto body repair shop and they can fix it but we can't find the repair parts. I put the numbers for the parts in the…
ODI 10573101
Body · Wheels
The passenger side rear wheel well rusted through causing the shock absorber to float freely. There is a section aprox 24 inches long by 2-6 inches wide where the metal has rusted out and is completely gone. This vehicle makes a hard slam whenever driven over small bumps. The shock has come through the plastic panel and put a large crack/hole in it. This vehicle has become unsafe to drive and excessively expensive…
ODI 10560714
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Right back shock came through wheel well and broke through interior of car. Car is in excellent condition with no rust. *tr
ODI 10654753
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The rear passenger side tire-well rusted out. It rusted where the shock is attached. This entire piece rusting caused the shock to no longer be attached to my vehicle. We later discover the accelerated corrosion was from faulty drains in the vehicle. Ford acknowledges the drain problem but will not take responsibility for the expedited rusting. With faulty drains it is only a matter of time before the other…
ODI 10560864
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact was driving 45 mph and heard a banging noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was advised that the shock mount on the passenger's rear wheel weld was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/30/13*cn
ODI 10553187
Body · Wheels
Rear wheel well totally rusted away and shock was banging when tried to find part from junk yard all 2005 escape had rusted off wheel wells the other side is now going to do the same the car was not drivable. Had just done many repairs was planning on keeping it but now it is not safe to drive seems to me this should be a recall if it is happening to many escapes of this year can anything be done this has been a…
ODI 10662149
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving over an uneven road surface at approximately 35 mph, he noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the rear passenger's side inner wheel well was corroded, causing the shock to collide with the plastic panel. The manufacturer…
ODI 10548150
Body · Wheels
The right rear inner wheel well rotted leaving the rear shock support unsecured making the vehicle unsafe to drive. After researching on the internet, found that this was a common issue for this year and make vehicle. Does not appear that ford wants to take any responsibility for the faulty manufacturing and/or materials. *tr
ODI 10546087
Body · Suspension · Wheels
As we are driving along we hear a very loud banging coming from the rear of the vehicle.when we get out to inspect the area we find the rear pasenger side wheel well is extremely rusted thru and chunks of the well are actually falling out. We took the car to the ford dealer and they said it cannot be repaired!!!! By the ford dealer....then we took it to several auto body shops that said they cannot fix this! Several…
ODI 10537868